Shortbread Cookies With Jam Or Jelly Centers Recipe

These melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies with sweet jam centers are irresistibly delicious! A simple recipe with minimal ingredients, these cookies are perfect for baking with the family. Get ready for a flavor explosion with every bite – you won't be able to stop at just one! Inspired by a treasured family recipe, these cookies are guaranteed to become a new favorite.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 34 mins
Calories 292.1 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.4 (32 Reviews)
Shortbread Cookies With Jam Or Jelly Centers

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Shortbread Cookies With Jam Or Jelly Centers

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • Almond Extract
  • All Purpose Flour
  • Your favorite jam or jelly (raspberry, apricot, apple, blackberry, blueberry, etc.), about ½ teaspoon per cookie

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How to Make Shortbread Cookies With Jam Or Jelly Centers

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually blend in 2 cups all-purpose flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours).
  6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
  7. Place the balls 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
  8. Using the end of a wooden spoon or your thumb, make an indentation in the center of each ball.
  9. Fill each indentation with about ½ teaspoon of your favorite jam or jelly (raspberry, apricot, apple, blackberry, blueberry – the options are endless!).
  10. Bake for 14-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

70g

Fat

48g

Carbs

12g